Hellenistic Period, ca. 295–275 BC. A silver coin / drachm of Alexander the Great within a modern handmade circular sterling silver setting. The coin shows on the obverse the head of young Herakles facing right and wearing his characteristic lion's skin headdress. On the reverse is Zeus seated and holding an eagle and a sceptre. These coins were minted after the death of Alexander the Great, the king of Macedonia and conqueror of much of the known world as far east as India, in order to pay homage to him and lay claim to his legacy. The pendant makes a stunning statement piece necklace. Excellent condition; wearable.Size: L:34.8mm / W:25.2mm ; 13.64gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.